Trump can’t find Alaska on mental map—thinks he’s traveling to Russia for Putin talks
The US President again falsely claimed Ukraine's leader chose to begin Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and said Ukraine must give up territory to Russia.
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Ukraine’s right to self-determination non-negotiable, all EU leaders say, except for Hungary’s
With the backdrop of potential territorial concessions looming over Trump's meeting with Putin, European leaders stand united in their support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Kallas’s pre-Trump summit warning: No concessions without ceasefire—and EU’s preparing more sanctions
Europe's top diplomat insists on proper sequencing as Putin tries to flip script with territorial demands.
Zelenskyy to Trump-Putin’s plan for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia: Ukrainian land is not yours to trade
The Ukrainian president calls any surrender of land unconstitutional and unacceptable.
Axios: US, Ukraine, and NATO allies rush to high-stakes UK meeting to forge united stance before Trump meets Putin
Diplomats are scrambling to close gaps and prevent any deal that could lock in Russian territorial gains.
ISW: Give up your fortress belt shield, take nothing in return—Putin’s ceasefire pitch to Ukraine
ISW says Russia lacks the means to capture the fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast, so it wants Ukraine to abandon it.
Trump’s Russia deadline expires without sanctions — now he’s flying Putin to Alaska for “peace” talks
The president has dropped pressure on Moscow in favor of a summit featuring Ukraine's territorial swap proposals.
ISW: Ahead of Trump’s 8 August deadline, Russian propagandists fuel White House division to avoid sanctions
Meanwhile, Russian officials still claim economic strength despite falling oil revenues and slowing household consumption.
The Hill: US senators chose a break, leaving Russia sanctions power in Trump’s hands
Lawmakers walked away from a sweeping sanctions bill, leaving Trump to decide how to confront Moscow this month.
Trump promises new sanctions on Russia, Witkoff heads to Moscow as Senate readies a massive bill
The envoy will return to Moscow while senators prepare a sweeping package.
Trump cuts Putin ceasefire deadline from 50 days to under two weeks
Meeting UK PM Keir Starmer in Scotland, the US President warned Russia there will be no more delays.
Trump’s ceasefire clock: 10 days for Putin to stop war in Ukraine, not 50 or face oil sanctions
Trump signals a turning point: no more patience for Putin’s war of attrition.
ISW: No real peace talks with Putin unless West helps Ukraine crush Russia
A major shift in battlefield momentum is the only lever that could move the Kremlin
Ukraine says it will not conceal espionage despite ongoing dialogue after catching Chinese spies targeting missile secrets
Kyiv openly confirms arrests of Chinese nationals spying on Neptune missile technology.
Reuters says Trump activates drawdown powers for the first time to arm Ukraine
Sources told Reuters the $300 million aid, not yet finalized, may include medium-range guided rockets and air defense interceptors.
NYT: Putin believes Ukraine’s collapse is near — and he’s acting like it
Despite Trump’s frustration, Kremlin insiders say Putin sees no reason to stop his full-scale invasion.
WSJ: Trump blames Pentagon, not himself, for Ukraine weapons pause
Zelenskyy was told directly by Trump that he didn’t order the hold on arms shipments, which has now been lifted.
Trump flips on Ukraine weapons cutoff: “We have to help them”
The Pentagon confirmed the move within hours, saying it is to "ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves."
Kremlin tells Hungary: Act with us in Ukraine — for the “compatriots”
Russian FM Lavrov proposes “uniting efforts” over minorities — the same pretext used for full-scale invasion.
Forbes: Trump can’t stop the war with words — but he can with Russian money
Seizing sovereign Russian assets would turn the tables without firing a shot.